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Rent arrears increase at Christmas - Important new Section 8 Notice applies

5^th Dec 2016

Will your Tenants have a good Christmas at your expense? In January many Landlords experience rent arrears due to the tenants having too much of a good Christmas. Should you be experiencing rent arrears see our Tenant in Rent Arrears Guide.

IMPORTANT LAW UPDATE - Should you encounter rent arrears and have to issue a section 8 notice then remember a new Section 8 Notice [England] came into being 1 Dec 2016. The new Notice allows for provision of the Immigration Act 2016- Right to Rent legislation. Previously revised April 2015 for Anti Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. To avoid mistakes use the PIMS Section 8 Notice Wizard this will Instantly produce your Section 8 Notice free of charge

With regards rent arrears only you can decide how much flexibility you are prepared to give and what financial exposure you are prepared to accept. No matter how upsetting the situation is, retaining your composure is paramount for whilst the Tenant is talking to you there may be a way forward. see negotiating with the Tenant.

As a contingency one should always consider serving a Notice see the best way to serve Notice

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